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“And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8) The small group in Jerusalem, initially tied to Jewish exclusivity, gradually broke away from its ethnic roots. Channel Link = http://www.youtube.com/c/ICPweb?sub_c... Website Link = http://www.icp.com.br E-mail = [email protected] WhatsApp = 21 98622 3266 With Paul, the message of the gospel gained worldwide projection, not only geographically, through his missionary work, but also culturally, through his exposition of the Christian message within Greek concepts. His vigorous thought, formed by both Jewish and non-Jewish elements, enabled the Holy Spirit to make his letters good news for all humanity: “... through the word of the truth of the gospel, which has come to you, as it is in all the world; and is already bearing fruit...” (Col 1:5b, 6a). John, the last of the twelve apostles, died around 90 AD. But the foundation had already been laid. Rome, the world, and history would never be the same again. The tiny mustard seed was beginning to sprout and grow, to bring relief and healing to a world steeped in idolatry, violence, homosexuality, infanticide, empty philosophical speculation, and the occult darkness. While the great body (of the Roman Empire) was invaded by open violence or undermined by slow decay, a humble and pure religion gently insinuated itself into the minds of men, grew in silence and obscurity, received new vigor from opposition, and finally raised the triumphant banner of the cross over the ruins of the Capitol.